Oklahoma Ranks #1 In Medical Negligence
Oklahoma ranks first in medical negligence per capita, according to an analysis of U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources data.
Oklahoma ranks first in medical negligence per capita, according to an analysis of U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources data.
A nurse can be sued for medical malpractice just like a physician if the four elements of medical malpractice (duty, cause, dereliction, damages) can be proven.
Did you know 51% of doctors in 2021 were named in a medical malpractice lawsuit? Here’s the Top Ten list of providers named in a medical malpractice lawsuit.
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Three financial strength factors to consider when choosing a medical malpractice insurance carrier include net income, combined ratio and policyholder surplus.
In most states, a medical malpractice claim can be filed 2-3 years after the incident. Medical malpractice long tail coverage written into your policy may help.
Some carriers offer providers medical malpractice premium credits for using electronic health management of a patient’s personal health record (PHR).
Here are the Top 5 medical malpractice questions to ask when purchasing a medical malpractice insurance policy: 1. What percentage of the carrier’s claims are closed without payment? 2. What is the carrier’s trial win percentage? 3. What is the carrier’s A.M. Best rating? 4. How much of a doctor’s salary goes to medical malpractice insurance? 5. How does my practice specialty affect the cost of medical malpractice insurance?
Hammer clauses permit the insurer to force the insured party to settle by limiting the amount of indemnification and compensation for harm or loss.
Medical malpractice premiums are on the rise, and we have expanded our credentialing services to include relationships with medical malpractice carriers.